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Stolen Babies

PG20261h 28mKate Schofield

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"Between 1949 and 1976 over 250,000 unmarried mothers in the UK had their babies forcibly taken by the state... these are official figures"

Told by the mothers and children who were separated from one another, this landmark documentary reveals the full scale of the UK's forced adoption scandal. Over four decades, 250,000 unmarried mothers were forced by the British state to give up their babies. Their first-hand accounts expose the system that tore families apart, its lasting impact, and the fight to uncover the truth that led to a moment of national reckoning.

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PregnancyAdoptionReligionMotherhoodAdopteeChild Given Up For AdoptionUnwed MotherTeen PregnancyDocumentaryLegal

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What is Stolen Babies (2026) about?

Told by the mothers and children who were separated from one another, this landmark documentary reveals the full scale of the UK's forced adoption scandal. Over four decades, 250,000 unmarried mothers were forced by the British state to give up their babies. Their first-hand accounts expose the system that tore families apart, its lasting impact, and the fight to uncover the truth that led to a…

Who stars in Stolen Babies?

Stolen Babies stars Keir Starmer (self (archive footage)), Marion McMillan (self), Ann Keen (self), Joan Chambers (self), Mark Lloyd-Fox (self). The film was directed by Kate Schofield.

How long is Stolen Babies?

Stolen Babies has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2026. It is rated PG.

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